- dissent - (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"
--1 is a kind of objection
Derived form: verb dissent3 - dissent - a difference of opinion
--2 is a kind of disagreement
Derived form: verb dissent3 - protest, objection, dissent - the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
--3 is a kind of resistance
--3 has particulars:boycott; direct action; demonstration, manifestation; walkout Derived form: verb dissent2
- dissent - withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented"
--1 is one way to disagree, differ, dissent, take issue
Antonyms: assent, accede, acquiesce
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- protest, resist, dissent - express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"
--2 is one way to oppose, controvert, contradict
Sample sentences:Derived forms: noun dissent3, noun dissenter1
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- disagree, differ, dissent, take issue - be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"
Sample sentences:Derived forms: noun dissent2, noun dissent1, noun dissension2, noun dissension1, noun dissenter1
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